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The Designer March 1942, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

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The Designer was a student newspaper published in 1942. Three issues remain today. The first two issues are written by typewriter on loose sheaves of paper. The issue of March 1, 1942 included information about club activities, art exhibitions, and student council notes. There were some speakers and activities that were related to World War II and the home front. This was the first issue so there was a plea for student participation.

Calendar Of Events March 1942, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of March 1942 includes information about art exhibitions, concerts and plays in Providence. There is an article about children's programs in the RISD Museum of Art. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts, the Yale Art Gallery in New Haven and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City are also mentioned.

Calendar Of Events February 1942, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of February 1942 includes an article about the radio program of WPRO called "Youth on the Air". This program is about music, art and literature for families. Also mentioned are the art exhibitions, concerts and plays in Rhode Island. Art Exhibitions in Massachusetts are also mentioned.

Annual Report 1942, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

Programs were well received. They were held in the RISD Auditorium but a smaller venue, perhaps the RISD Museum of Art is being considered. The Picture Lending Library, where pictures are rented out is doing well. $71.25 was raised. Because of war shortages only 2 exhibitions were shown at the Army camps.

Wednesday Evenings Report 1942, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

Various speakers, dance workshops, concerts and plays took place during the 1942-1943 school year at the RISD Museum of Art and Brown's Alumnae Hall.

Calendar Of Events January 1942, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of January 1942 includes an article about silk-screening technique. Also included are art exhibitions, concerts, and plays taking place in Rhode Island. Art exhibitions at the Yale Art Gallery in New Haven and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City and at several art galleries and museum in Massachusetts are also mentioned.

Yearbook, 1942, Risd Archives, Center For Student Involvement (Csi)

RISD Yearbooks

No abstract provided.

Calendar Of Events December 1941, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of January 1942 includes an article entitled "A History of Decorated Tole Ware" (or painted tin). Also, information about art exhibitions, concerts, and plays in Rhode Island are included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts art galleries and museums and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City are also included.

Calendar Of Events November 1941, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of November 1941 includes an article about fashion photography. Art exhibitions, concerts, and plays in Providence are also featured. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts, the Yale Art Gallery in New Haven and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City are included as well.

Calendar Of Events May 1941, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of May 1941 includes an article about Rhode Island authors. Art exhibitions, concerts, and plays that take place in Providence are included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts, the Yale Gallery of Art, and the Museum of Modern Art in New York City are also included.

Calendar Of Events April 1941, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of April 1941 includes an article about the brief history of miniatures. Art exhibitions, concerts, an plays in Providence are also included. Art exhibitions at the Yale University Art Gallery, the Museum of Modern Art and other galleries and museums in Massachusetts are also included.

Ephemera March 4, 1941, Brown/ Risd Community Art Project

Correspondence and Ephemera

Acknowledgement receipt from the Carnegie Corporation of New York of a letter and report of the activities of the Community Art Project dated March 4, 1941.

Project Report March 1, 1941, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

This project report of March 1, 1941 from the Community Art project discussed the various activities that occurred. A visiting case of art exhibits was shown throughout the state of Rhode Island. A new picture lending library was created where people could rent artwork for a 2 month period.

Ephemera 1941, Brown/ Risd Community Art Project

Correspondence and Ephemera

Community Art Project administrative office mail addressed to James P. Adams of Brown University.

Scope February 21, 1941, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

Scope was a student publication that discussed in its single issue the formation and plans of a new student organization. While the publication includes indications that it was intended to be published regularly, no other issues exist. This issue of February 21, 1941 had a brief article about the Trek Club at RISD and some of it's activities at the school farm in Barrington. A Winter Carnival took place and more activities were in the planning stages for the spring.

Calendar Of Events February 1941, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of February 1941 includes an article entitled "Our Museum of Art as a Ceramic Treasury" (RISD Museum). Also included are exhibitions, concerts, and plays that take place in Providence. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts galleries and museums and the Museum of Modern Art and The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City are also included.

School Of Practical Art Course Catalog (1941-1942), School Of Practical Art

Art Institute of Boston (AIB) Course Catalogs

The School of Practical Art was established in 1912 by Roy Atherton Davidson. For twenty-nine years it has regularly and consistently trained its students to engage in remunerative work in those branches of art which are necessary to business and industry. Today it occupies an important position in the training and placing of artists in this work.

The drawings and paintings reproduced in this catalog are all original, and were made by students who began their art school training with no more talent than you are familiar with in high school work. Unusual talent is not necessary and you should …

Calendar Of Events January 1941, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of January 1941 includes an article about the Varnum House in East Greenwich, RI. This is an historical house that was owned at one time by General Varnum, a Revolutionary War hero. Also included are plays, concerts, art exhibitions and lectures that took place in Rhode Island. Art exhibitions that took place in Massachusetts and at the Metropolitan Museum and Cloisters in New York are also included.

Calendar Of Events November 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of November 1940 includes an article about Rhode Island Replicas of Ancient Greek Art that are located in Colt Park in Bristol RI and Roger Williams Park in Providence, RI. Art exhibitions, concerts and plays taking place in Providence are also included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts, the Yale Art Gallery in New Haven and the Metropolitan Museum and the Museum of Modern Art In New York City are also mentioned.

Calendar Of Events October 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of October 1940 includes an article about the RISD Museum of Art and the Community. Art exhibitions, concerts and plays that took place in Providence are also mentioned. Other art exhibitions in Massachusetts, the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum in New York are included.

Committee Proceeding June 11, 1940, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

The June 11, 1940 meeting of the Brown University/RISD Community Art Project was held at University Hall, Brown University. The circulation of exhibitions and the publication of the Calendar of Art events was discussed. The appointment of a full time man to continue the Project was discussed and this motion passed. Finances between Brown and RISD and the Carnegie Corporation were also discussed.

Calendar Of Events May 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of May 1940 includes an article about the Rhode Island Music Project (WPA) and its activities throughout Rhode Island. Plays, concerts and art exhibitions that took place in Rhode Island also were included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York were also mentioned.

Calendar Of Events April 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of April 1940 includes an article about "Hurricane, an Orchestral Drama" a dance and musical piece. This was inspired by the Hurricane of 1938. Art exhibitions, plays and concerts that took place in Providence were mentioned. Also art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York were included.

The Broadsheet April 1940, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of April 1940 mentioned the Beaux Arts Ball coming up in May 1940. The theme of the Ball was Let's Go Hollywood. Social events, scholarships, RISD commencement activities, student exhibitions and RISD student club news.

Picture Lending Library Report, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

This is the March 1, 1940 report of the student Picture Lending Library of Brown and RISD. The Lending Library began in the spring of 1933 through a Carnegie Corp. grant and was housed at the art galleries at Brown and RISD. Pictures were purchased from various dealers. The idea was to promote having artwork as a part of one's surroundings and not as a study aid.

Calendar Of Events March 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of March 1940 includes an article entitled American Cartoonists. Plays, concerts and art exhibitions that took place in Providence are included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and at the Museum of Modern Art in New York also are mentioned.

The Broadsheet March 1940, Students Of Risd, Risd Archives

All Student Newspapers

The Broadsheet was a student publication which ran through the mid-1930s. Printed in the style of the broadsheet, the paper was a single sheet published weekly with brief descriptions of current news. The issue of March 1940 mentioned the purchase of a farm in Foster, RI for RISD student fellowship. Other events for RISD students on campus were also included.

Financial Report March 1, 1940, Brown/Risd

Annual Reports

This is the financial report of March 1, 1940 of the Community Art Project of RISD and Brown University. This includes the use of Carnegie Corporation Grant for Art. Also the financial report from July 1, 1937-February 28, 1941 is included. This contains information about the use of the Carnegie Corporation Grant for Art and receipts and expenditures.

Calendar Of Events February 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of February 1940 includes an article entitled "The Neighborhood Guild of Peace Dale", which is a village in South Kingstown, RI. Plays, concerts, art exhibitions and radio programs that took place in Providence were also mentioned. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts and the Museum of Modern Art in New York also were included.

Calendar Of Events January 1940, Brown/Risd Community Art Project

Calendar of Events

The Calendar of Art Events of January 1940 includes an article about Modern Architecture. Plays, concerts and art exhibitions in Providence are also included. Art exhibitions in Massachusetts are also mentioned.